Random Freezes

[crazyboy515]

my computer was fine a few days ago, but yesterday and today, it gives out random freezes, like minor freezes when im using mozilla or playing a game. it freezes for like 5-10 seconds and goes normal again. what can i do tofix this? i recently updated my nvidia driver to 185.50, but i doubt it's the graphics fault since i could move my mouse

 

[sirmonkey1985]

check your temps on the gfx card and cpu while playing.. this happens to me with my 8800GT because im running it on the ragged edge.. and any fluxuation in temp will start causing it to lock up for 5-10 seconds.. does the screen flash/flicker at all when its freezing up?